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Loaded tater tots in a white bowl surrounded by the ingredients in small bowls: Tater tots, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions.

Easy Loaded Tater Tots

Samantha Erb
Loaded tater tots are topped with melted cheese, bacon bits, and a quick and easy sour cream sauce. Easy, quick, and downright addictive in the best way!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 302 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 13x9 baking sheets

Ingredients

  • 1 32 oz bag frozen crispy tater tots
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 7 slices bacon
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt or ranch seasoning to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  • Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on one of the baking sheet and the other with the bacon in a single layer. Bake both sheets for 20-25 minutes, carefully flipping them halfway through to ensure all sides become golden brown and crispy.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, heavy cream, lime juice, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste and consistency, and set it aside.
  • Once the cooked tater tots are crisp, turn off the oven and remove the tots. Transfer them to a few serving plates or bowls and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over them.
  • If the cheese does not melt, place the plates in the turned-off oven for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese melts completely.
  • Remove the cheesy tater tots from the oven. Add your favorite toppings, starting with the crumbled bacon and sliced green onions.
  • Drizzle the prepared sour cream mixture over these cheesy loaded tater tots or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Always line the sheet pan with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
  • Let the homemade sauce come to room temp before adding it to the potatoes so it doesn't cool down the tater tots.
  • Let the hot tater tots cool for a few minutes before adding the cheddar. Otherwise, it may slide off and/or not melt as evenly.
  • For extra crispy tots, broil them for 1-2 minutes at the end of the cooking time.
  • Place any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days — store the toppings separately from the potatoes if possible. These can be frozen for up to 2 months as well.

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 10gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 615mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 754IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 234mgIron: 0.2mg

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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